US Bridges

US 601 over Lynches Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 2.2 MI N of Kershaw · Structure no. 000000000002199

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 601 over Lynches Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 601 over Lynches Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,611 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 601
CrossesLynches Creek
Location2.2 MI N of Kershaw
RouteU.S. Route 601
CountyLancaster County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.56945, -80.55863
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,611 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$396,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 601 over Lynches Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 601 over Lynches Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 601 over Lynches Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 601 over Lynches Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 601 over Lynches Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.